Pre-1860 Britain Quaker Indian Peace Medal NGC MS62

An American Peace Medal Struck In Britain?

In the early years of America, Peace Medals were instrumental in building relationships with Native American tribes. The medals were highly prized by the indigenous people and were worn as a badge of honor. In early photographs of elderly tribal chiefs, one can see the old peace medals hung about their necks as a source of pride.

One of the earliest peace medals was a silver beauty presented to the Delaware Indians at the Treaty of Easton in 1757 by none other than Benjamin Franklin on behalf of the Friendly Association, a group of Pennsylvania Quakers. Franklin and other members of the Friendly Association gave these medals to Native Americans as tokens of goodwill. The first peace medal made in America, it was engraved by Edward Duffield, a clockmaker from Philadelphia.

What we have here is actually a restrike of this famous medal that has garnered fame in its own right. That’s because the piece we’re offering today is actually a white base metal restrike of the original medal. According to reliable accounts, the original dies passed to Joseph Richardson, the silversmith who struck the original medals prior to 1784. His son inherited them, and this restrike was minted at some point before 1860. What’s more, the medal was struck again not in America, but in Britain!

All the detail you could want on this magnificent medal is plain to see. Each has been certified, graded and encapsulated by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in Mint State 62 (MS62) condition with a special label that makes note of the fact that it’s an original dies restrike.  The medal’s obverse shows the bust of King George II while the reverse depicts a Quaker holding a peace pipe at a council fire with an Indian.

Peace medals are an important piece of American history. Add this fascinating story to your collection today!

• AMERICA’S FIRST PEACE MEDAL – The original 1757 peace medal was the first peace medal made in America. Benjamin Franklin and members of the Friendly Association would distribute these medals to Native Americans as tokens of goodwill.

• INCREDIBLE DESIGN OF FIRST-EVER AMERICAN PEACE MEDAL – The design of this medal shows a Quaker and a Native American passing a peace pipe back and forth over a campfire. This was a highly respected tradition among Native Americans and is beautifully displayed on this large 43 mm medallion.

• AMAZING RESTIKE WAS MADE IN BRITAIN, NOT AMERICA – Your Pre-1860 Britain Quaker Indian Peace Medal was actually minted in Great Britain from the original dies, which had been passed down among family members.

• AMAZING MINT STATE-62 CONDITION – Your medal has been inspected, certified and graded Mint State-62 (MS62) condition by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), one of the world's leading independent grading services. A MS62 certification means that your medal is an uncirculated specimen with good overall eye appeal and no trace of wear!

Struck in Britain prior to 1860 from the original dies of the original 1757 Quaker Indian Peace Medal, this is a magnificent piece of history that spans two continents. Add it to your cart today!